Category Archive For "Family Insurance"
How to plan for maternity leave as an employer
If your star employee just told you she’s pregnant, there’s no need to assume the worst – that she’ll quit the job. After all, it’s the 21st century. Working moms not only exist but can also have thriving careers. So much so that whether or not your employee is likely to quit depends on how …
The 5 best countries for raising a family in 2021
Parents want to give their children the best chance in life – whether that is taking them to see the best doctors, enrolling them in the best schools, or doing just about anything to put a smile on their faces. When it comes to expat parents, in particular those that are mobile, another thing to …
How to make Easter COVID-19 friendly and unforgettable
We are now going into our second Easter that is affected by the pandemic, and are more familiar with the obstacles that come with it. Planning major holidays around COVID-19 restrictions can be stressful and overwhelming, especially when adjustments have to be made over and over again to comply with local regulations. But the ongoing …
How to reduce pregnancy anxiety around COVID-19
While COVID-19 has impacted the lives of people all over the world, expectant mothers are also dealing with pregnancy anxiety during the pandemic. Anxiety and depression during pregnancy are common problems that women face, and the pandemic only intensifies them. That’s why it’s more important than ever to have strategies you can use to alleviate …
Pacific Prime’s latest video provides 5 tips for buying family health insurance
Picking the right family health insurance plan can be a daunting task, especially if you have no knowledge or experience when it comes to buying one. Of course, getting started is the hardest part – you have to determine which insurance company is trustworthy and then attempt to navigate their products and services, which may …
Traces of toxic metal are found in 95% of U.S baby food: How do you avoid them?
Suppose your newborn is gradually being poisoned with toxic metal day by day, without you even knowing before it’s already too late. That’s a scary thought for any parent, and even more horrifically, a realistic one too! A recent investigation by the nonprofit Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF) found that 95% of all baby foods …
How can family-friendly policies benefit your company?
Enterprises around the world are constantly plagued by the problem of talent acquisition, and thus HRs have applied different strategies such as offering perks and posting advertisement on social media to attract top candidates. While there are no “best practices” in retaining and hiring talent, family-friendly policies are now one of the most popular tactics …
Why is the cost of health insurance in the Americas increasing?
That the US is the most expensive country in the world to obtain health insurance, we knew for a long time. But did you know that the cost of health insurance in the Americas is on the rise? One of the key findings in Pacific Prime’s 2018 Cost of Health Insurance report suggests that the …
Back-to-work strategy: How to help new parents transition back to work
Returning to work after taking time out can be tough, especially for new parents. Assuming most companies want to retain their talented returnees, it behooves employers to address the reintroduction of employees to the workplace and provide a softer landing for returning new parents. But, how can employers better facilitate new parents returning to work? …
Australian households find private health insurance too complex
With over 40,000 plans on the market, private health insurance has become “a quagmire of cost and confusion” for Australian households, says Matt Levey, the Director of Campaigns and Communications at consumer group CHOICE. In a national survey commissioned by CHOICE, it was found that nearly half (44 percent) of Australian policyholders consider comparing health …
